- label
- Inverted Burden of Proof
- category
- Legitimacy
- code
- NF-08
- definition
- Frames CSO defense against investigations or raids as evidence of guilt. Shifts presumption of innocence: objecting to raids proves wrongdoing.
- detection signal
- Post-raid media framing CSO objections as suspicious; official statements implying guilt from non-cooperation
- needs review
- false
- typical claims
- If they had nothing to hide; why resist control; defending yourself is suspicious; welcome transparency if innocent
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